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3A THE DAILY ASTORIAN • THURSDAY, MAY 5, 2016 Spring cleanup time at Circle Creek ‘A great turnout and a great day,’ director says By KATHERINE LACAZE For The Daily Astorian SEASIDE — The North Coast Land Conservan- cy’s Circle Creek Habi- tat Reserve hummed with activity in April when a small army of volunteers helped clean up the prop- erty in time for public vis- its over the late spring and summer months. The 35 volunteers were split into groups who under- took various tasks, such as building and maintaining trails, cleaning up and burning old wood debris and planting salal, a native plant species. “It was a great turnout and a great day,” Steward- ship Director Melissa Reich said. “We got a lot done and the trails are looking in great shape for the season.” The annual project sym- bolically marks the time of year when the property gets used more by the pub- lic. Administrative and Out- reach Assistant Lynette Vil- lagomez said during late fall and winter, the property, which is part of an active floodplain, is not accessible to people because of precip- itation. The trails usually are opened around Earth Day and closed in late fall, depending on weather. “Every spring, we’ll Katherine Lacaze/For The Daily Astorian About 35 volunteers showed up to the North Coast Land Conservancy’s Circle Creek Trails Cleanup to prepare the habitat reserve for the summer hiking season and upcom- ing events. come out here and do cleanup and maintenance and make it more inviting for people to visit,” Villag- omez said. Of all the conservancy’s properties, Circle Creek is “one where we’ve chosen to welcome people,” because of its location, accessibility and composition, she said. Reich agreed, saying the site has “been grazed for a long time,” “has a his- tory of human use” and is one where the conservancy is doing active restoration, making it a great spot to have seasonal trails open to the public. “It is “a good example of the old forest and the swamp,” she said. “You can see them side by side.” Tessa Scheller, a local volunteer and member of the conservancy’s Conser- vation Committee, said she believes welcoming and encouraging the public to spend time on the habi- tat reserve is valuable as it leads to an increased sense of ownership and, subse- quently, stewardship and support. “I think being out here helps that,” she said. Some people may suf- fer from nature deficit dis- orders of varying degrees, she said. The conservancy wants to reconnect humans with the rest of nature so they become “aware of the rich diversity, even of plant life, in their backyard,” said Scheller, who also sits on Katherine Lacaze/For The Daily Astorian Volunteers helped build a new trail on the Circle Creek Habitat Reserve during the North Coast Land Conservancy’s Circle Creek Trails Cleanup. the board of the Northwest Coast Trails Coalition. Reich added that numer- ous people have, at one point, done a project or some volunteer work on the property and they are watching it slowly trans- form over time because of their efforts. “A lot of people are able to feel connected,” she said. The timing of the cleanup project also coincided with preparation for the conser- vancy’s annual event, “The Forest Remembers,” held in late April. The Circle Creek Trails Cleanup was put on in part- nership with the North Coast Trails Coalition. Katherine Lacaze/For The Daily Astorian Volunteers helped build a new trail on the Circle Creek Habitat Reserve during the North Coast Land Conser- vancy’s Circle Creek Trails Cleanup. Katherine Lacaze/For The Daily Astorian Volunteers Judy and Paul Fairdig, of Portland, partic- ipated in the North Coast Land Conservancy’s Cir- cle Creek Trails Cleanup as their service project for the 2016 Yale Day of Service. Oregon honors fallen oficers at Salem ceremony Goodding’s name goes on wall next year By WHITNEY M. WOODWORTH Statesman Journal SALEM — One hundred and eighty-two lags lined the driveway outside the Oregon Public Safety Academy — one for each law enforcement ofi- cer who has died in the line of duty since the 1880s. Family members, co-work- ers and friends of fallen ofi- cers gathered Tuesday at the annual Oregon Fallen Law Enforcement Oficers Memo- rial Ceremony. Each of the lags tells a story, said Gov. Kate Brown. Every single one evokes a memory of service and tragic loss. The name of Coos County Sheriff’s Deputy Gil Datan was added to the memorial in 2016. Next year, Seaside Police Sgt. Jason Goodding’s name will join Datan’s on the wall. “It is my sincere hope that no additional names are added to this memorial next year or any year hence,” Brown said. Law enforcement ofi- cers from Washington state and Canada as well as from Oregon’s city, county, state, tribal and federal agencies congregated at the memorial ceremony. Brown thanked law enforcement for their commit- ment to their communities. “Your dedicated service to our state is not taken for granted and is very much appreciated,” she said. Families of fallen ofi- law enforcement oficer and cers illed the chairs at the the executive director of the ceremony. 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By remembering fallen oficers, we honor them and give the nation hope, Bernhard said. She quoted words written on a memorial wall by a fallen oficer’s widow: “It’s not how these oficers died that made them heroes, it’s how they lived.” Sunset Empire Transportation District SALUTES TRAVEL AND TOURISM NATIONAL TRAVEL & TOURISM WEEK MAY 1-7 2016 BE A LOCAL TOURIST! RIDE THE BUS! P ParkYour Car! See the Sights! Pa BIKE! WALK! SHOP! We are also celebrating: SEASIDE TRANSIT KIOSK One Year Anniversary! May 7 th • 9 am to 6 pm p m Bus Tickets - Passes - Trip Plans & Travel Information Come visit and enter our drawing for prizes. Refre shme nts! 1111 North Roos Roosev R Roosevelt s e v e l lt t Seaside, OR 503-861-7433 www.ridethebus.org
